personal narratives, american

Presents a selection of letters written to Tom Brokaw in response to his book "The Greatest Generation, " in which he examines the lives and experiences of the men and women of the Depression and World War II era who Brokaw credits with building modern America.

Bill Carter chronicles his efforts to rebuild his life after tragedy shatters his family and faith, recounting the experiences he had while helping citizens of war-torn Sarajevo and sharing how those citizens helped in Bill's own recovery.

An American who traveled to Spain in 1937 to become an ambulance driver during the Spanish Civil War chronicles his experiences, and describes rescuing the wounded and dead from the battlefields.

Hank Rubin discusses the experiences he had while serving as a medic in the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War.

Presents a selection of letters written to Tom Brokaw in response to his book "The Greatest Generation, " in which he examines the lives and experiences of the men and women of the Depression and World War II era who Brokaw credits with building modern America.